Apply for a Mensa Foundation Scholarship now

Redwood Empire Mensa invites scholarship applications from residents of Northern California, including Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Counties. Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university in 2013-14, and are not required to be members of Mensa, the International High IQ Society.

Scholarship levels range from $300 to $1,000. Since 1997, the Foundation has given more than $900,000 in scholarships.

"This is a unique opportunity for all students. The students who apply have very diverse backgrounds and aspirations," said Marie Mayer, Foundation trustee.

The scholarship program bases awards on essays written by the applicants, without consideration of age, gender, grades, academic program, or financial need. Additional special category scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet specific academic or personal requirements.

This year, students should submit applications and essays online no later than Jan. 15, 2013 at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships.

More information about the scholarships program is also available at that website.